Aachen, Germany – Two-time U.S. Paralympian Kate Shoemaker (Wellington, Fla.) and her own Vianne , a 2016 Hanoverian mare (Vitalis x Ramiro’s Bube) cared for by Jessica Martin-Legg, won individual gold in the FEI Para Grand Prix Test A - Grade IV at the 2026 FEI Para Dressage World Championships in Aachen, Germany. The pair delivered a personal-best performance on Thursday, scoring 78.889% to break the Grand Prix Test A world record for Grade IV and clinch the gold medal. “The...

Aachen, Germany – The Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team started competition with a strong opening day at the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championship hosted in Aachen, Germany, and running from August 17-23, 2026. “We are within striking distance of a team medal, even in this early stage of the game, which was the plan,” said Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland. “This is a major championship—and Aachen on top of that—for us, it's very important. We always aim to be...

Aachen, Germany – The U.S. Para Dressage Team got off to a strong start at the 2026 FEI Para Dressage World Championship, hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 17-23, 2026. Marie Vonderheyden (Wellington, Fla.) and Fan Tastico H (Fürstenball OLD x Weltmeyer), owned by Karin Flint and cared for by Rafael Hernandez-Carillo, secured individual gold in the FEI Para Grand Prix Test A - Grade I, to open competition. “They are really starting to come together,” said Chef...

Aachen, Germany - The Defender U.S. Eventing Team has secured team bronze, finishing on a final team total of 113.5, at the conclusion of competition at the 2026 FEI Eventing World Championships in Aachen, Germany. The team saw all three remaining combinations produce stellar clear rounds today in the main stadium at Aachen, ensuring the team's second-consecutive FEI Eventing World Championships podium finish. Will Coleman (Free Union, Va.) and Diabolo , a 2012 Holsteiner gelding (Diarado x...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce Valencia Saddlery as the title sponsor of the USEF/Valencia Saddlery Hunter Seat Medal Final and an Official Sponsor of US Equestrian. Valencia Sport Saddlery, a leading West Coast equestrian retailer established in 2003, continues to elevate the riding experience by offering top-tier tack, apparel, and industry-leading customer service. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif., the flagship retailer curates an exclusive inventory tailored to...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a substitution for the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team ahead of the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships. On veterinary advice, Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) has withdrawn her original mount, Bisquetta, and will now ride Baloutinue in the championship. The Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships will now include the following combinations. Natalie Dean (Palo Alto, Calif.) and Mr Boombastic , a 2014 Selle...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a substitution for the Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team ahead of the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships, hosted in Aachen, Germany, from August 11-16, 2026. Genay Vaughn (Elk Grove, Calif.) and Gino, a 2011 KWPN gelding (Bretton Woods x Haarlem) owned by Michele Vaughn, and cared for by Alex Levine-Nevel, will be replaced by Meagan Davis (Loxahatchee, Fla.) and Toronto Lightfoot, a 2013 Oldenburg gelding (Totilas x Onassis) owned by Scott...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the two individual jumping combinations selected to represent U.S. Jumping at the CSI-Y Aachen, hosted from August 21-23, 2026, during the FEI Jumping World Championships in Aachen, Germany. The athletes will be supported by Erin Keating, Director of Jumping Development Programs. The following combinations will represent U.S. Jumping at the 2026 CSI-Y Aachen, hosted during the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships Aachen, and are listed in...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is announcing a substitution to The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team ahead of the 2026 FEI Dressage World Championships. Jordan LaPlaca (Ledyard, Ct.) and Gold Play have formally withdrawn and will be replaced by Kasey Perry-Glass (Wellington, Fla.) and Heartbeat W.P. “In the spirit of staying true to my core convictions as a horseman and as a committed partner to my horse, Gold Play, I have decided to withdraw from this year's FEI Dressage World...

Lexington, Ky. — Today, US Equestrian officially launches the Horses Are Everything campaign and asks one simple question – What is it about horses? The campaign is a celebration of horses, what we love about them, and their impact on us, but importantly, it extends an invitation to new audiences with the primary goal of growing awareness, fans, and participation in the sport. As part of the launch, US Equestrian is debuting an anthem video and a dedicated dynamic website,...